Job summary
Nurse Associate - Band 4
Mulberry Ward - Chippenham Community Hospital
30 Hours per week Permanent
*Please note that we are unable to accept applications from
International Nurses without a current NMC registration for Nurse Associate.
Are you a Registered Nurse Associate looking to work for the NHS, with
an organisation that actively promotes the health and wellbeing and development
of their staff? You may be experienced or working in the private sector?
Mulberry ward is a dedicated stroke rehabilitation unit with 20 beds. We
work close to the acute partnerships across Wiltshire. As a dynamic and
forward-thinking team, we welcome new staff with their skills and knowledge to
improve our patient care.You will be working with a diverse team of Registered Nurses,
Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Healthcare Assistants,
Rehabilitation Support Workers, Speech & Language Therapists and Doctors.
There are numerous opportunities to develop your skills and we will
provide Continuing Professional Development to keep your skills up to date.
You can join the NHS pension scheme, have access to a wide range of NHS
discounts, plus a generous annual leave allowance and free parking at our
community sites. Wiltshire Health and Care also offer access to various health
and wellbeing initiatives and access to great deals through our salary
sacrifice scheme.We are open to conversations around flexible working
patterns.
Main duties of the job
If you are interested in becoming part of our dynamic team, please dont
hesitate to contact Dario Vieira, Ward Manager ([email protected]) who will
be happy to answer any questions.
**Please Note -Wiltshire Health and Care are currently offering an
employee Refer a Friend Scheme for nursing vacancies, where both you and your
friend who is already an employee of WHC, can receive a monetary bonus (up to
£500) for joining the organisation. To apply for this bonus, please include the
name of your friend (WHC Employee) in the supporting statement of your
application form. For more information, please contact the Recruitment Team via
[email protected]
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health
services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS
partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and
care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community
services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of
Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our
community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive
team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which
were developed with our staff, patients and carers.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that
it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market
towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good
schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and
a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.
What are you waiting for?!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the
role and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- I.T. Literate
- Astute interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload, delegating appropriately
- Enhanced clinical competencies, including venepuncture and cannulation for example
- Up to date understanding of safeguarding and mental capacity legislation
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse Associate
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing in practice qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Health and Care LLP
Address
Chippenham Community Hospital
Rowden Hill
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 2AJ